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title: "Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000583204"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-11-01"
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# Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000583204

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently in the active stage of a procurement process for the title "Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF)." This project falls under the services industry, specifically aimed at providing general public services, and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The open procedure invites applications from experienced fund administrators to manage the Workplace Equality Fund for the 2019-20 period. The contract, valued at £75,000, has a tender submission deadline of 4th June 2019, following which the award period commences on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management and administration, particularly those with experience in social equity and workforce inclusion initiatives. Firms well-suited for this contract are expected to demonstrate financial stability with a current ratio of at least 0.9, as well as the ability to meet specified insurance requirements. Establishments looking to expand their impact in workforce diversity and inclusion projects would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth.

## Notice

The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Scottish Government are keen to ensure that our economy is representative of our society, and that we focus on delivering a fair and inclusive economic growth.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Scottish Government are keen to ensure that our economy is representative of our society, and that we focus on delivering a fair and inclusive economic growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370697 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,340 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3DG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPACT FUNDING PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370697
- 9 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353676

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353676
  Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) - The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Scottish Government are keen to ensure that our economy is representative of our society, and that we focus on delivering a fair and inclusive economic growth.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370697
  Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) - The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Scottish Government are keen to ensure that our economy is representative of our society, and that we focus on delivering a fair and inclusive economic growth.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000583204
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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